Identifying Left and Right Femur in Anatomy Lab
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What is the main difference between the hip joint and the shoulder joint?

  • Type of joint
  • Stability
  • Range of motion
  • Mobility (correct)
  • What is the function of the lesser trochanter in identifying a left or right femur?

  • It acts as the 'trigger' in the 'femur gun' technique (correct)
  • It is the largest trochanter of the femur
  • It is the point of attachment for muscles
  • It serves as the neck of the femur
  • What is the result of a large Q-angle in the hip joint?

  • Knee problems, particularly in the lateral meniscus and medial collateral ligament (correct)
  • Stronger medial collateral ligament
  • Increased mobility in the knee
  • Improved balance and stability
  • What is the name of the ligament that connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum?

    <p>Ligament of the head of the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of injury that can occur in the hip joint?

    <p>Fracture of the femoral neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a surgical procedure that may be performed to treat hip joint injuries or degeneration?

    <p>Hip replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve contributes to the same dermatome as the femoral nerve?

    <p>Obturator nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main action of the gluteus maximus muscle at the hip?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve?

    <p>Gluteus minimus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the gluteus medius muscle?

    <p>Proximal femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the gluteus maximus muscle?

    <p>Inferior gluteal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common fiber contribution between the obturator nerve and femoral nerve?

    <p>L2-L4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Piriformis muscle in the hip joint?

    <p>Lateral rotation and abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT an intrinsic muscle of the hip and gluteal region?

    <p>Psoas major</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional implication of a nervous injury to the Obturator internus muscle?

    <p>Weakness in hip adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bony landmark is a key attachment point for the Piriformis muscle?

    <p>Ischial tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Tensor fascia latae muscle in the hip joint?

    <p>Abduction and medial rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the Obturator internus muscle?

    <p>Direct branch from the sacral plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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